Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 3

Purest Form of Racing

A ripping fast, progressive XC Hardtail, purpose built to hurt ‘em on the ups, drop ‘em on the downs and propel you straight to the top step.

Model Description

Zero Fat, Full-on Fury. This is speed stripped down to its essence—the Scalpel HT 3 leaves nothing to chance. Its carbon frame launches forward with unbridled force, Shimano Deore shifting strikes with crisp efficiency, the RockShox Recon Silver fork traces any trail with unshakable traction, and the 29-inch wheels keep momentum high. Roll fast, roll long.

What it's for

High speed XC and Marathon racing. Chasing podiums and PRs.

HIGHLIGHTS

Lightweight carbon frame with progressive, size-specific XC geometry

Deore M6100 – sharp, reliable shifting from Shimano’s workhorse 12-speed group

RockShox Recon Silver RL 110mm fork with remote lock. Proven race performance

Solid all-conditions braking from 4-piston Shimano MT400 hydraulic discs

WTB ST i25 rims with Maxxis Rekon Race/Aspen Race WT tires

RaceFace Ride 2-bolt seatpost. Light, simple, durable

Confidence on edge
No hesitant, fistful-of-brakes descending here. The ultra slack, 66.5° front end gives you the stability and control you need to really open it up on the downhills. Brake later. Corner harder. Pass on the descents.

Stay Centered
Scalpel HT’s Proportional Response size-specific chainstays and steep seat angle keep you balanced between the wheels for better traction and power on the ups, and more confident control on the downs.

Drop Chatter

Sculpted flex zones in the chainstays partner with dropped seatstays to eat up the chatter from rowdy terrain, boosting control, smoothing the ride, minimizing fatigue. Go harder. Go faster. Go farther.

FEATURES

Proportional Response Geometry
Full size-specific frame geometry, right down to the chainstay lengths. Keeps the rider centered between the wheels for incredible traction and handling.

Slack Head Tube Angle
Super slack 66.5° head angle delivers confidence and speed on steep descents that other XC bikes just can't match.

Convertible Cable Stops
Internal cable routing system lets you run full housing for weather-proof reliability, or interrupted housing for maximum weight savings.

SPECIFICATIONS